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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Noir (ranked 584 p4p, 493 weight class) and Settakian Fett (ranked 88 p4p, 79 weight class). James Noir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Settakian Fett!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Noir misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Noir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noir scores with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Noir throws a lazy uppercut
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Noir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Settakian Fett has been cut.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fett as he jumps to the side.
Noir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fett's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noir has managed to get both his arms back between Fett's legs - danger averted.
Noir is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
Fett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noir is aware though and is defending well.
Noir content to stall in guard here.
Fett keeping full guard, as Noir tries to pass.
Fett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Noir is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fett.
Noir working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir grinds an elbow into Fett's temple.
Noir scores with punches from side control.
Fett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noir's best efforts.
Noir moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fett.
Noir scores with punches from side control.
Noir lands some shots froms side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fett is not content to let Noir control the position.
Noir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fett to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir trying to control the action but Fett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fett is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir landing strikes.
Fett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee asks Noir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Noir prefers to stall for the moment though.
Noir scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir tries for a kimura but Fett is defending well.
Noir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fett, who protects the arm well.
Noir cracks Fett with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Fett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fett taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Noir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Settakian Fett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Noir dives in for a single leg takedown but Fett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Noir backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Noir manages to avoid it all.
Noir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noir cracks Fett with an open hand slap.
Fett stuffs the takedown.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Noir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Fett shows good takedown defense.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Noir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett avoids the body shot from Noir.
Fett moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Noir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noir somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett slips a straight right by Noir.
Noir throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Noir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fett but Fett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir connects with the punch.
Noir throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Noir.
Settakian Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noir digs a good hook to Fett's body.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fett swivels and escapes.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Noir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fett can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Noir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown. Fett tries to sprawl out of it but Noir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Noir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Noir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir misses with a straight left.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Fett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir scores with a body shot.
Fett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Noir will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir misses with a hook
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Noir.
Noir lands with a cross.
Noir tries for a takedown but Fett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noir has his takedown stuffed
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Noir displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Noir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fett pinned against the cage. Fett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Settakian Fett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Settakian Fett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Noir misses with a looping right.
Noir throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
Fett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noir finds it's way round the side to connect with Fett's head.
Noir connects with a jab.
Noir misses with a takedown
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fett pinned against the cage. Fett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fett doesn't seem bothered though.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Nice cross by Noir.
Fett slips a jab from Noir.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir with a poor takedown
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Noir throws a sloppy body shot
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Noir.
Fett defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noir.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Noir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fett circles away.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Noir looks to land a combination but Fett avoids it well.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Noir fails with the takedown
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir closes the distance and clinches up with Fett, looking for a takedown. Noir pushes Fett against the cage but Fett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Settakian Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noir swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
As Noir backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Noir manages to avoid it all.
Noir misses with a jab to the body
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Fett is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noir fails with the takedown
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Noir.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Noir lands a nice shot that snaps Fett's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Settakian Fett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Settakian Fett!
Post fight, Settakian Fett stared into the camera and said 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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